Top Rankings
North Shelby School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 294 students in North Shelby School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in North Shelby School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
294 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
North Shelby School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 557 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
136,377 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
281 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
95%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
18
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,024 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,361 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,024
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,361
$13,908
Best North Shelby School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
North Shelby High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2410
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Shelby School District?
North Shelby School District manages 2 public schools serving 294 students.
What is the rank of North Shelby School District?
North Shelby School District is ranked #30 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Shelby School District?
95% of North Shelby School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Shelby School District?
North Shelby School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is North Shelby School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,361 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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